Nissan Almera 1.4 Si (1997)
1997 Nissan Almera 1.4 Si
CarHunch is tracking 207 1997 Nissan Almera 1.4 Si vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1997 Nissan Almera 1.4 SI is a serious reliability concern—only 30% pass their MOT first time, less than half the UK average of 80%. No dangerous defects were recorded across the 207 vehicles tested, which is the one bright spot, but the petrol engines show a 0% pass rate on first attempt, indicating systemic issues with these particular cars.
At nearly 70,000 miles on average, these Almeras are showing their age without the support of meaningful failure or advisory data to guide repairs—a red flag suggesting either severe deterioration patterns or incomplete testing records. Before buying one, have a trusted mechanic perform a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the engine bay and emissions systems, as the MOT results suggest widespread problems that won't be caught by basic checks.
We have 207 1997 Nissan Almera 1.4 Si vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1997 Nissan Almera 1.4 Si
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 206 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
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